Tigers Start Strong but Royals Dominate in Final Innings
Hey Tigers fans,It was a tough game to watch as our boys fell 9-2 to the Royals. While we had a good start, the Royals capitalized in the latter innings to pull away comfortably. Let's break it down.
First Inning Fireworks for the Tigers 
The game started off with a bang for us! In the bottom of the 1st inning, after Matt Vierling walked, Justyn-Henry Malloy crushed a 403-foot homer to left, giving us an early 2-0 lead. It felt great, didn’t it? Malloy brought the energy right from the start!Perez's Power and Royals' Response
The Royals answered back quickly, though. In the top of the 2nd inning, Salvador Perez hit a massive 448-foot homer to left-center. That set a bit of a tone, but our pitchers managed to keep them at bay temporarily with a 2-1 score.Quiet Bats and Double Plays 
The 2nd through the 6th innings felt like a quiet drought for us. Our lineup, including Ryan Vilade, Gio Urshela, and Javier Baez, just couldn’t find their rhythm. Double plays and strikeouts seemed to plague us. But hey, props to Vierling who singled in the 6th inning and kept fighting out there!Seventh Inning Struggles 
Ah, the dreaded 7th inning. Things unraveled quickly for us. After a series of unfortunate plays, including a wild pitch by Miller and timely hits from the Royals, they scored an alarming 6 runs. It was painful to watch as the Royals jumped to a 9-2 lead. Despite our best bullpen efforts, it just wasn’t our inning.Final Push Falls Short
In the bottom of the 9th, we hoped for a miracle. Malloy singled to left, and there was a glimmer of hope. But sadly, Jake Rogers grounded into a fielder's choice that sealed our fate. The game ended with a tough 9-2 loss.Stay Positive, Tigers Fans! 
One tough game doesn’t define us. Let's stay positive and keep supporting our Tigers. There were some good moments, like Malloy's homer, and we know we can bounce back. Next game is a new opportunity! Go Tigers! 
Scoreboard for Royals @ Tigers (August 2nd, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 0 |